Overactive Bladder Specialist in Palm Beach County, FL
The urologists at Urologic Physicians and Surgeons, PA have extensive experience diagnosing and treating patients for OAB. Our urologists will take the time to fully discuss your symptoms and treatment options using state-of-the-art technologies. If you have any questions regarding overactive bladder, please call (561) 833-5594 to schedule a consultation at our urology clinic in Palm Beach County, FL.
Overactive Bladder
Bladder control problems affect tens of millions of people every day, and many people are reluctant to talk about it.
- Do you go more than 8 times per day?
- Are you urinating often or frequently (i.e., peeing a lot)?
- Do you feel like you have to pee a lot or have urinary urgency in men or women,
- Are you asking yourself “why do I have to pee so much?”
Discussing your symptoms with your physician can be the first step to getting help.
Symptoms of Overactive bladder (OAB)
Urgency - uncontrollable urge to use the bathroom
Frequency – The need to urinate more than 8 times per day
Urge Incontinence - leakage accidents that occur before you reach the bathroom
Urinary Retention – Holding increasingly large amounts of urine
Stress Incontinence - Leaking when you sneeze, cough, laugh, or exercise
Facts about Overactive bladder (OAB):
Ignoring Overactive bladder (OAB) Poses Risks. People with undiagnosed OAB have reported3:
You Are Not Alone – Find Relief for Bladder Control Problems
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a treatable condition. It’s not a normal part of aging. And you shouldn’t have to deal with it on your own. There are many ways to treat incontinence4 and get back to living life.
Lifestyle Changes | Medication | Advanced Therapies |
Can include diet, exercise, bladder retraining (biofeedback), or pelvic floor strengthening (Kegels) | Medications can control symptoms and are tried first before proceeding to a permanent solution. If conservative treatments don’t deliver the results you expected, we can proceed straight to an Advanced therapy. |
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- Stewart WF, Van Rooyen JB, Cundiff GW, et al. World J Urol. 2003;20(6):327-336.
- US Census Bureau 2020. US adult and under-age-18 populations: 2020 census. https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/interactive/adult-and-under-the-age-of-18-populations-2020-census.html. Accessed June 20, 2022.
- Leede Research, “Views on OAB: A Study for the National Association of Continence.” December 16, 2015.
- American Urological Association. Diagnosis and treatment of non-neurogenic overactive bladder (OAB) in adults: an AUA/SUFU guideline. Published 2012; amended 2014, 2019; accessed August 5, 2020. https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/overactive-bladder-(oab)-guideline
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Discussing OAB Treatment
Depending upon the individual’s unique case of overactive bladder, Urologic Physicians and Surgeons, PA will recommend a course of treatment that may consist of one single treatment, or may be a combination of several popular treatment methods. It is typical to begin treating OAB by trying the most minimal treatments at first, and gradually transitioning to more invasive methods if they are required. The severity of the individual’s condition will also factor heavily into this decision. If lifestyle changes are not enough to relieve the patient’s symptoms, then medications, injections, and nerve stimulation therapy will likely be explored as additional options. In some cases, the cause of a particular patient’s OAB may be unknown, despite the completion of every diagnostic procedure possible. In such instances, it is best to look for ways in which you can manage the symptoms of overactive bladder. It is also possible to lower your likelihood of developing this condition by utilizing the following preventative strategies:
- Do not smoke
- Avoid diuretics like coffee and alcohol
- Stay regularly active
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Address any known health conditions that may influence or worsen your OAB, such as diabetes or neurological disorders
- Utilize pelvic floor strengthening exercises like Kegels
Schedule a Consultation with an OAB Specialist in Palm Beach County, FL Today!
If you are experiencing symptoms of overactive bladder, contact Urologic Physicians and Surgeons, PA to discuss your symptoms and the treatment options available. To schedule a consultation at our urology clinic in Palm Beach County, FL, please call (561) 833-5594 or request an appointment through our secure online form.
